Two thirds of people battling loneliness
Most people who responded to the Rotary International study were between the ages of 16 and 44.
Last updated 15th Mar 2018
A major study has revealed that two thirds of people admit they are battling loneliness.
The charity, Rotary International in Great Britain, asked 1,500 adults in its ‘State of the Nation’ survey which issues they felt were the biggest for society.
64% said they were battling loneliness - most of who were between the ages of 16 and 44.
Amanda Watkin from the charity was surprised at the findings:
The study comes as we continue our #TakeTheTime campaign, which is looking at the issue of loneliness and social isolation.
23-year-old Devon Randall from Perth had her daughter Rosie- who has cerebral palsy- when she was just 17.
She said there were times when she felt alone after giving birth:
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